1. CALL TO ORDER:

Vice-President Bryson called the meeting to order at 7:08 P. M. on August 25, 1999.

2. ROLL CALL

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Gilbert Bibber

Marion Bryson

Emmette Randle, Jr.

David Brown

Tom Moore - via telephone

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Leo Laska, General Manager

Jim Dowless, Operations & Maintenance Superintendent

Bobby Sabillo, Accounting Supervisor

Dave Meza, District Engineer

Rich Youngblood, Conservation Manager

Lloyd Lowrey, Legal Counsel

Paula Carina, Board Clerk

AUDIENCE:

Dan Bellem

Dennis Barry

3. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:

None

Director Randle requested to pull item 4B (Approval of Bills) from the Consent Agenda. On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Bibber; the Board approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of item 4A (minutes of July 28, 1999). Motion carried unanimously (5 Ayes-0 Noes).

Several bills were questioned by Director Randle.

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Randle; the Board approve expenditures totaling $418,586.09.

Director Brown - Yes Vice President Bryson - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes Director Randle - Yes

President Moore - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Barry presented his appeal on behalf of the owners of 3116 Lake Drive. Discussion followed. On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Brown; the Board deny the appeal for exception to metering of individual units upon conversion. Motion carried unanimously (5 Ayes-0 Noes).

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Brown; the Board authorize purchase of backhoe.

Director Randle - Yes Director Brown - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes President Moore - Yes

Vice President Bryson - Yes

Motion carried unanimously

Mr. Youngblood presented information showing that while the total connections have increased, the water consumption has leveled out. Discussion followed. Director Moore suggested that a

conservation chart be included in the newsletter and on the website.

The Board was given four dates to consider for the public facility tour. The Board chose the date of Thursday, September 30, 1999. Each Board member was asked to invite several people who may be interested in the tour of MCWD’s facilities. They are asked to give an approximate head count by the 15^th of September so an appropriately sized tour bus can be reserved. Motion carried unanimously (5 Ayes-0 Noes).

On motion by President Moore, seconded by Director Brown; the Board approve Resolution No. 99-13 (approval of EDA Grant for recycled water plan).

Director Randle - Yes Director Brown - Yes

Director Bibber - Yes President Moore - Yes

Vice President Bryson - Yes

Motion carried unanimously.

10. RECEIVE REPORT ON EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR EDA GRANT:

Mr. Dave Meza presented the Board with a report showing several plan options for the EDA Grant that the District can use. Discussion followed. MRWPCA is holding a meeting on Thursday, August 26, 1999 and Vice President Bryson said he would attend on behalf of the District.

11. MANAGER’S REPORT:

1. GOALS & OBJECTIVES:

Updated Goals and Objectives were reviewed.

2. CHANGE TIMES FOR FT. ORD AND O&M COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Mr. Laska spoke of changing the meeting times of both the Fort Ord and the O & M Committee meetings. It was decided that the meeting times would be changed to the second Wednesday of the month with the Fort Ord meeting at 3:00 P. M. and the O & M meeting at 4:00 P. M. in order to be more accommodating to the Committee Members.

1. WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION:

Minutes of the August 5, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. It was mentioned that there is still a membership vacancy. Director Bibber said he had the name of an interested party. He will furnish that to Rich Youngblood. A reminder that the Hot Water Heater Seminar is coming up on October 6, 1999 at 6:00 P. M.

2. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the August 11, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. A reminder was made that the meeting time was changed to the second Wednesday at 4:00 P.M.

3. BUDGET & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the August 12, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. President Moore asked the Board to help in reviewing the Codification of District Ordinance Manual for any corrections. Director Bibber and Vice President Bryson requested another copy of the Codification Manual.

4. JOINT CITY/DISTRICT COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the August 4, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. Mr. Laska updated the Board on several items the District and City are working on jointly.

5. COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE:

No report given.

6. FORT ORD COMMITTEE:

Minutes of the August 12, 1999 meeting were included in the Board packet. A reminder was made that the meeting time was changed to the second Wednesday at 3:00 P.M.

7. LAFCO:

No report given.

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8. JPIA:

No report given.

10. BOARD COMMENTS:

None.

Board recessed from 8:56 P. M. until 9:02 P. M.

11. CLOSED SESSION: PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION

Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M-44043"

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 the Board went into closed session with legal counsel to review existing litigation on Monterey County Superior Court Case No. M-44043, Claim by City of Marina re Mary White v. City of Marina. Action taken to deny the claim.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:13 P. M.

APPROVED:

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Thomas P. Moore, President

ATTEST:

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